US Bridges

Usr 250 over Katotawa Creek

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 0.62 Miles East of IR-71 · Structure no. 0305006

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,818
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 250 over Katotawa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 250 over Katotawa Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,818 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,463 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 250
CrossesKatotawa Creek
Location0.62 Miles East of IR-71
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85726, -82.24619
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,818 (2015)
Projected traffic9,463 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 250 over Katotawa Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 250 over Katotawa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 250 over Katotawa Creek carry?

About 6,818 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Usr 250 over Katotawa Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 250 over Katotawa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.